Director of Social Services

Arboreta Healthcare Inc.
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2023 CLOSED ON 10/31/2023

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Social Services Supervisor
Iowa City Rehab and Health Care Center

Working at Arboreta Healthcare is more than a job. Our team members are the heart and soul of our facilities, providing our patients and residents with compassionate care, attention, and a sense of belonging to a community.


You are our most important resource, and your passion for caring is critical to our success

When it comes to caring for people, every day is different, and your opportunities with Arboreta are plentiful. We offer patients and their families four unique service lines, giving our team members the chance to care for people of all ages.


Our 34 facilities are located across several rural and suburban communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, and Georgia

Our mission is your mission. At Arboreta, we know that we are better together.


We value our shared commitment to improving the lives of our patients and employees and recognize the character of outstanding team members.


Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Director of Social Services is to identify and provide for each resident/patient/patients’ social, emotional and psychological needs, and to continuing development of the resident/patients full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning of his/her discharge.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative Functions:
  • Develop preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the recreation service needs of each resident/patient.
  • Encourage the resident/patient/family to participate in the development and review of his/her plan of care.
  • Ensure that all recreation services personnel are aware of the care plan and that care plans are used in providing daily
  • recreation services to the resident/patient.
  • Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
  • Facilitate group programs as assigned in a timely and efficient manner
  • Complete required documentation.
  • Contribute to resident care planning preparation
  • Attend and contribute to Activities Services Department meetings.
  • Provide individual programming as assigned
  • Maintain activity department supplies and equipment.
  • Work with volunteers as assigned by Activities Services Director/Coordinator.
  • Assist with planning and leadership special events.
  • Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance start on your first day
  • Health and wellness plans
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off accrues when you start work
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership
  • Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
  • Inspiring team and company culture

MINIMUM SKILLS /EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

  • Bachelor's (preferred)
  • Supervising Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Social Work: 1 year (Preferred)

Salary : $38,100 - $48,300

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